Summary Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s surgery will be performed at 12:00 noon Pakistan standard time.
LONDON (Dunya News) - Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will undergo open-heart surgery in a London hospital today (Tuesday). The name of the hospital has been kept secret due to security concerns, Dunya News reported.
The world renowned surgeons will perform the surgery. Sources said that PM Nawaz surgery will start at 12:00 noon PST. The premier will remain in intensive care unit (ICU) for 24 hours after his surgery after which he will be moved to a hospital room where he will stay for two weeks.
According to prime minister’s spokesman Musaddiq Malik, decision of PM Nawaz’s return to country will be made after consultation with his doctors.
On the other hand, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar will look after the government affairs in PM’s absence.
Meanwhile, PM’s grandson and other family members have thanked nation for extending well wishes and prayers ahead of Nawaz Sharif surgery.
Earlier on Monday, PM Nawaz telephoned Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and thanked him for extending well wishes. Presidents of Turkey, Russia and Tajikistan conveyed best wishes to PM Nawaz ahead of his open-heart surgery.
